Friday 26 June 2009

Medals of Dishonour

Unknown Artist - A Medal of DishonourWe think of medals as something awarded for bravery or distinguished service, but the British Museum in London has amassed a collection of medals which give their recipients the raspberry. Medals of Dishonour opened yesterday in Room 90 and continues until 27 September, admission free. This is the first exhibition of its kind, exploring 400 years of medals which denounce their targets. "Subjects range from the sombre and the bizarre to the scatological and the humorous...." Sounds like fun. Click the title link for more information.

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